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AI Roommate Catches Cook Stealing Fruits in Bengaluru, Sparks Privacy Debate
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News18
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05-03-2026, 14:37
AI Roommate Catches Cook Stealing Fruits in Bengaluru, Sparks Privacy Debate
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Bengaluru technician Pankaj installed an "AI Roommate" system after suspecting kitchen supplies were depleting unusually fast.
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The vision-based AI monitored the refrigerator and preparation areas, identifying the cook stealing apples, bananas, and blueberries multiple times.
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Pankaj fired the cook after the AI system caught him "red-handed twice this week," as shared on social media.
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The "AI Roommate" tracks arrival times, fridge access, hygiene protocols, and kitchen cleanliness, sending text reports to the homeowner.
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The system blurs faces for privacy but has sparked a debate among Bengaluru residents about accountability versus ethical surveillance.
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